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enGillibrand, Schumer have yet to make decision on Iran dealhttp://wrvo.org/post/gillibrand-schumer-have-yet-make-decision-iran-deal
<p>As the Obama Administration continues its effort to convince Congress to approve its nuclear deal with Iran, both senators from New York have yet to say how they will vote on a September resolution to approve the deal.</p>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:54:13 +0000Patrick Kenney75934 at http://wrvo.orgGillibrand, Schumer have yet to make decision on Iran dealGillibrand teams up with unlikely partners to support medical marijuanahttp://wrvo.org/post/gillibrand-teams-unlikely-partners-support-medical-marijuana
<p></p><p>New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is teaming up with an unlikely group of colleagues to push for more federal support of medical marijuana.</p><p>Gillibrand is one of three senators introducing a bill that would scale back federal enforcement of marijuana laws in states that have legalized medicinal or recreational pot.</p><p>She is co-sponsoring the bill with a fellow Democrat from New Jersey, Sen. Corey Booker, and Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul. They introduced the legislation Tuesday at a press conference in Washington.</p>Tue, 10 Mar 2015 20:09:50 +0000Ryan Delaney69495 at http://wrvo.orgGillibrand teams up with unlikely partners to support medical marijuanaSchumer pushes for Social Security legislation protecting victims of identity thefthttp://wrvo.org/post/schumer-pushes-social-security-legislation-protecting-victims-identity-theft
<p>Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) wants to give New Yorkers a way to fight back if their Social Security number is stolen. Schumer says he is pushing for a so-called "Bill of Rights" that would provide victims of identity theft with a way to minimize the damage of losing their Social Security number.<br /><br />If passed, it would allow victims of identity theft to pursue civil damages for up to three times the amount stolen. It would also provide Social Security beneficiaries with a single point of contact if their number is stolen.<br />Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:14:50 +0000Gino Geruntino61961 at http://wrvo.orgSchumer pushes for Social Security legislation protecting victims of identity theftGillibrand's military sexual assault bill rejected in Senatehttp://wrvo.org/post/gillibrands-military-sexual-assault-bill-rejected-senate
<p></p>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:47:34 +0000Matt Laslo52336 at http://wrvo.orgGillibrand's military sexual assault bill rejected in SenateSenator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes new military sexual assault billhttp://wrvo.org/post/senator-kirsten-gillibrand-proposes-new-military-sexual-assault-bill
<p></p><p>New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is on a personal crusade to change the military culture that’s allowed sexual assaults to go unpunished, and is attempting to push a bill through the Senate.</p><p>Gillibrand remembers when the issue of sexual assaults in the military really got on her radar. It was while watching a 2012 documentary called The Invisible War.</p>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 12:46:02 +0000Matt Laslo52118 at http://wrvo.orgSenator Kirsten Gillibrand proposes new military sexual assault billGillibrand wants crack down on military sexual assaultshttp://wrvo.org/post/gillibrand-wants-crack-down-military-sexual-assaults
<p></p>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 13:23:50 +0000Ellen Abbott49841 at http://wrvo.orgGillibrand wants crack down on military sexual assaultsSchumer pushes for more inspection and emergency action plans for NY damshttp://wrvo.org/post/schumer-pushes-more-inspection-and-emergency-action-plans-ny-dams
<p>As spring rain showers fall, Sen. Charles Schumer is warning that more dams in the state should be inspected and have emergency action plans drawn up.&nbsp;Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:16:16 +0000Ryan Delaney36151 at http://wrvo.orgWendy Long a long-shot for Senatehttp://wrvo.org/post/wendy-long-long-shot-senate
<p>WRVO News is interviewing regional candidates who are running in contested races.&nbsp; Wendy Long, a Republican attorney from Manhattan is running a long-shot race against incumbent Democrat Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. WRVO's Catherine Loper spoke with Long about why she's running, the economy and the importance of women in this year's election.</p><p>Sat, 03 Nov 2012 12:15:00 +0000Catherine Loper28495 at http://wrvo.orgWendy Long a long-shot for SenatePoll predicts Gillibrand "blow out" winhttp://wrvo.org/post/poll-predicts-gillibrand-blow-out-win
<p>A new poll finds that Democrat incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is poised for a record breaking win on election day, with a more than 40-point lead over Republican challenger Wendy Long.Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:06:35 +0000Karen DeWitt28170 at http://wrvo.orgGreen Party Senate candidate promotes jobs programhttp://wrvo.org/post/green-party-senate-candidate-promotes-jobs-program
<p>The Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate was in Syracuse this week and called poverty an issue that's being ignored this political season.&nbsp; Thu, 18 Oct 2012 21:21:04 +0000Ellen Abbott27774 at http://wrvo.orgSenate candidate says fracking delay is unnecessaryhttp://wrvo.org/post/senate-candidate-says-fracking-delay-unnecessary
<p>U.S. Senate candidate Wendy Long is accusing her opponent of not supporting natural gas drilling, which she says would create jobs in New York. Long, a Republican, held a press conference Wednesday in Syracuse to blame Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of delaying its approval.Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:40:35 +0000Ryan Delaney27040 at http://wrvo.orgNew York's U.S. Senate race is contest of contrastshttp://wrvo.org/post/new-yorks-us-senate-race-contest-contrasts
<p>The contest for the one U.S. Senate seat from New York that is up for grabs starts in full force after Labor Day. And, for the first time ever, two women are pitted against each other in a statewide race. A Republican political unknown faces the Democrat chosen to fill the shoes of Hillary Clinton when she became Secretary of State. The two candidates visited the New York State Fair last week, admitting their names may still be unknown to many New Yorkers.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:44:16 +0000Ellen Abbott25390 at http://wrvo.org